Melocactus lanssensianus

Melocactus lanssensianus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Core eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Melocactus
Species: M. lanssensianus
Binomial name
Melocactus lanssensianus
P.J.Braun

Melocactus lanssensianus is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. Braun, P. & Taylor, N.P. (2013). "Melocactus lanssensianus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T40922A2943984. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T40922A2943984.en. Retrieved 9 December 2017.

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